SUNDAY ADULT CLASS – Join Pastor Brubaker in the grape room Sundays at 8:30 am for “Lutheranism 101, an Exploration of Luther’s Small Catechism.” This class is especially appropriate for people considering membership at Christ the Vine. But all are welcome.
SUNDAY SCHOOL– Sunday school meets in the living room (room C/D just off the grape room), at 11:30 am every…Sunday! We are exploring the books of the Bible in order. Teachers for October are Nick, Emma and Sprinkle. They will be teaching on Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel, and 2 Samuel.
CONFIRMATION CLASS – meets on Sundays at 11:30 am, in the library classroom, also known as THE HEPTAGON, (meaning a room of seven sides), which is located at the end of the church office hall. Anyone who is in 5th grade and up is eligible to attend. For more information, please chat with Pastor Brubaker. (P.S. Knowing what a heptagon is just might afford extra credit to a needy confirmand.
THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY – Pastor Kasting’s Discovery Class continues to explore the Acts of the Apostles. Next class Thursday, October 8th at 10 am.
WOMENS BIBLE STUDY – hold their next session on Wednesday, October 7th, at Nancy Howard’s home (12860 SE Staley Ave., Damascus). We are studying Ecclesiastes, again following Pastor Kasting’s Living Way Bible Study. Come for coffee and fellowship at 6:30, or if you prefer, just come for class from 7-8:30 pm. Either way, join us to see if there is anything new under the sun. Questions please reach out to Nancy. Oh, and bring a flashlight; it gets dark.
YOUNG ADULT BIBLE – meets every Monday from 6:00– 8:00 p.m. and is open to ages 18–29. The group is currently studying the Book of Matthew, and after class they enjoy a no-host dinner together, either on campus or at a nearby restaurant. For more information, please contact office at 503-658-5650.
DAMASCUS MEN’S GROUP – This local men’s group meets every other Tuesday evening from 6:30–8:00 p.m. at Dan and Kristina Robert’s home (in the shop), located at 16450 SE Bel Air Dr., Damascus—just three minutes from the church. A meal is provided beforehand, and the group includes men of all ages, with everyone welcome to join. The next meeting is Tuesday, October 13th. Any questions, please contact Dan at 503-710-7595.
SCHOOL BULLETIN BOARD – Here is your last chance to test your knowledge and see how many questions you can answer correctly. Next month you will see some of our students’ work displayed for you to enjoy! Board is located in the graperoom next to the quilter’s room.
BRANCHOUT YOUTH GROUP – Mark your calendars for Oct 24th for our pumpkin patch field trip at 4 pm. (We’re still working on finding the perfect pumpkin patch.) BranchOut Youth is for 6th grade thru High School. Contact Megan Gray for more information.
CTV LUTHERAN SCHOOL – Look out for the scavengers! Mother Nature has provided the perfect weather for our pre-K students to go on scavenger hunts around campus collecting a variety of items to investigate and view through homemade binoculars. Mrs. Bell’s class did ‘everything apples’ this week; the 3’s met the puppets in chapel and Mrs. Sheppard’s class investigated primary and secondary colors in art. What a glorious week sharing the good news of Jesus with our students and families. We continue to enroll new families in our home school support group meeting on Thursday mornings and we look forward to this new adventure! We are still enrolling preschool through 3rd-grade students whose families are looking for a Christ-centered education. If you know of anyone who might be a good fit for our community, please share this message and have them reach out to me directly.
FILL A STOCKING – Christ the Vine Lutheran School is doing “Fill a Stocking, Fill a Heart” again this year! We are looking for items for 5 to 12-year-olds. See the list here. Collection boxes will be appearing soon. Thank you for making this year our best year yet!
LUTHERAN LATIN MINISTRIES – are holding their annual fundraiser on Saturday, November 7th at 12:00 noon. Suggested donations are $50 for singles, $75 for families. Or you can sponsor a table for $300. Please register online at: lutheranlatinoministries.org. Flyers for more information are located in the office hallway as well as on the bulletin board in the breezeway near the graperoom.
FOOD PANTRY – For October please help with with “Fill a Stocking Fill a Heart. So far we have received 8 our of 100. (For September our featured item was Spaghetti Sauce. We received 59 cans – Thank you!)
OFFERING – If you’d care to donate with your phone, click here! Thank you.
GRAPE HARVEST – We warmly invite you to join us for our annual grape harvest on Saturday, October 10th at 9:00 AM! This is more than a harvest — it’s a chance to gather together and help prepare the grapes that will become our communion wine, a sacred part of our worship together. Please bring clippers, gloves, and dress for the weather. Whether you’re a seasoned harvester or simply eager to lend a hand, your presence will be a blessing and no experience is necessary. Scripture reminds us: “The land yields its harvest; God, our God, blesses us.” Psalm 67:6 And as we work together, we remember Jesus’ words: “I am the vine; you are the branches.” John 15:5 – We can’t wait to see you there!
ANNUAL GERMAN DINNER – Join us for a spirited celebration filled with live music, delicious food, and joyful fellowship. During this celebration, please join Pastor Brubaker as he reenacts the nailing of the 95 Theses to the sanctuary door — a powerful moment that sparked a movement! Please mark your calendar for Saturday October 24th at 6 pm.
TO PARTAKE, TAKE PART! – God blesses us through each other. Stewardship is about showing up, pitching in, and building something beautiful with the hands God gave us. Read more.
BACKPACK BUDDIES – Next packing session will be 9 am Saturday, October 17th. Got time to come help? No experience necessary.
CTV LUTHERAN WOMEN IN MISSION – meet the second Tuesday of the month at 10 AM at the church, with a business meeting followed by a program. The next meeting will be October 13th. The Hood Zone Rally begins at 9:30 am October 17th at Trinity Lutheran in Oregon City. October 18th is LWM Sunday at CTV (wear purple). LWM is a service organization open to all — come when you can. For more information contact: Liz Markel, president or Mary Davis/Nita Hoops, co-vice presidents.
CHRIST THE VINE QUILTERS – Our quilters are meeting this coming Tuesday, October 6th. Sessions run from 10 AM until around noon in the quilter’s room at CTV. We meet every Tuesday (excepting the second Tuesday of the month when LWM holds its meetings). All are welcome to attend they are able. No prior experience required. Questions: Linda Hermes or Nita Hoops.